Winning blow: queen to e6 (a2·7)
c9-18677naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
35. Qe6 Kxb4 36. Qxd6+ c5 37. Qe5
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to e6.
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to e5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead f4, then Nd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
SP-289 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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